Man's cloth, 20th century
Unknown artist, Ghanaexpand_more
Cotton and silk; strip woven with supplementary weft patterningexpand_more
Gift of PANAFEST Foundationexpand_more 99.136
Not on Viewexpand_more
Once the prerogative of kings, today kente cloth is worn by many Ghanaians on formal occasions. The complexity of the warp patterning establishes the prestigious quality of the cloth and the diversity of the weft patterns are often special designs developed by individual weavers within the confines of strict traditions. Elaborately patterned cloths are usually special commissions executed by highly trained master weavers.
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- Man's cloth
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- Artist
- Accession Number
- 99.136
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